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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.41, 1,373.15 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.41, 1,373.15 and 299.12 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.41 : 1,373.15 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.41/1,373.15 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.41x = 1,373.15 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.41x = 410,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,730.51/915.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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